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Thu. July 07, 2022

Social Media: Security: Terrorism

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for the Security/Terrorism Topic

Fighting terror the Malaysian way, not the US way

The Malaysian government is making a statement to the US, that they can fight terrorism on their own using their own strategy. Yet the question remains, can they pull it off? By Simon Tisdall (The G... Read More...

Following Terrorists' Money

Despite the Bush administration's efforts to stop the flow of money to terrorist organizations, Al Qaeda has still been able to raise large sums and increase its activity. By Victor Comras. (Washingto... Read More...

We Need to Talk to North Korea

The author claims that the Bush Administration is simply not doing enough to bring about an end to the North Korean issue, and argues that the President must quickly act to stop North Korea before the... Read More...

Nuclear Proliferation and the Terrorist Threat

Nuclear terrorism: Most experts agree this is the greatest threat from nuclear weapons today. Many experts emphasize deterring nations that might share nuclear weapons with terrorists. If terrorism is... Read More...

Terrorists Focused on Nuclear Facilities in Russia

Efforts by the U.S. and Russia to prevent Russian nuclear materials from falling into the hands of terrorists remain slowed by bureaucratic red tape and a lack of urgency, a report, released by a rese... Read More...

Terror in the Past and Future Tense

The author writes that the march of technological progress lies at the heart of the terrorist threat, whether in devising ever more lethal weapons or disseminating propaganda. By Robert Wright. (New Y... Read More...

Lebanon heads financial watchdog group

Arab banks get set to toughen up on money laundering (Daily Star, April 19 2005) Read More...

The Calm Before the Storm?

Friedman writes that considering all the reports of failed US intelligence and lax border security, it is surprising there has not been another spectacular terrorist attack or serious attempt. By Tho... Read More...

Report on Intolerance and Discrimination against Muslims in the EU

Discrimination and intolerance against Muslims in the EU have increased since the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, a new report released yesterday (7 March) by the International Helsinki Federa... Read More...

A Force for Good

The author writes that the reforms undertaken by the Pentagon post-9/11 to make the military a more flexible institution to wage war on terrorism have also made it more suited for humanitarian mission... Read More...

Terror as a Label

President Bush, we now well know, is drawn to dramatic phrases designed to stir emotions rather than concrete statements that convey a specific meaning. By Brian Montopoli (3/7/2005, Columbia Journal... Read More...

Armenia widens ties with Iran amid tension between US and Washington

Seeking to ease its economic isolation, Armenia is expanding trade contacts with Iran. Work on a variety of infrastructure projects, including an Armenian-Iranian pipeline, is proceeding amid uncertai... Read More...

Media violence and terrorism

This publication attempts to reveal some of the profound changes in the way that fundamental liberties such as freedom of expression and press freedom have been affected by terrorism and the efforts b... Read More...

Information Power: International Affairs in the Cyber Age

Modern information and communication technologies are reshaping the environment in which foreign policy and international relations are conducted. This paper provides a framework for assessing the imp... Read More...

No Mullah Left Behind

The author argues that combining geopolitics and environmentalism will help the US eradicate terrorism. By Thomas L. Friedman. (New York Times, 2/13/2005) Read More...

Did Kim Jung Il miscalculate?

China may now be forced to trump N. Korea's playing the nuclear card. By Jim Bencivenga (The Christian Science Monitor, 2/10/2005) Read More...

Virtual Jihad

Radical Islamic Web sites are encouraging their supporters to wage holy war online. Their exhortations underscore U.S. vulnerability to cyberterror. By Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball. (Newsweek,... Read More...

Post-Polls Attacks Kill Three U.S. Marines

After the widescale suppression of insurgent action on election day, American soldiers conducting security and stability operations continue to come under fire after the closing of polls. (Aljazeera, ... Read More...

A Higher Realism

President Bush's inaugural speech signaled his entry into a third, more sweeping phase of foreign policy, the columnist maintains. During his first term, Bush moved from a pragmatism that sought to cu... Read More...

Insurgents Vowing to Kill Iraqis Who Brave the Polls on Sunday

The lives of Iraqi citizens wanting to assert their new democratic voice have been explicitly threatened by militants who promise a bloody consequence. By Dexter Filkins. (New York Times, 1/26/2005) Read More...

Embracing the Vote in Gaza

In a continuation of the developing Palestinian political process, ten towns located in the Gaza Strip will hold local elections which are slated to include candidates from radical groups. By John War... Read More...

HAMAS Recognizes 1967 Borders for First Time

After negotiations with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, a more moderate position has been adopted by HAMAS, according to a policy document in which the group recognizes the political principles o... Read More...

Top Rebel in Iraq Says War With U.S. May Last For Years

As the war against insurgents rages on, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi pledges long term commitment, despite the loss of a top guerilla leader. By Edward Wong. (New York Times, 1/21/2005) Read More...

Sunni Group Says it Killed Cleric's Aide in Bombing

In a complex environment of the power struggle for Iraq, resistance fighters have targeted each other in addition to the American presence in order to catalyze what may be a sectarian war. By Erik Eck... Read More...

Cheney Says Iran Tops List of Trouble Spots

Vice President Dick Cheney said on Thursday that Iran was at the top of the administration's list of world trouble spots and expressed concern that Israel "might well decide to act first" to eliminate... Read More...

The Coming Wars

Discusses U.S. policy in the Middle East and against terrorism. By Seymour M. Hersh. (New Yorker, 1/17/2005) Read More...

White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales memo to the President

Decision Re Application of the Geneva Convention of Prisoners of War to the Conflict With Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. (by Alberto R. Gonzales, 1/25/2002) Read More...

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Colin L. Powell memo to the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs

Draft Decision Memorandum for the President on the Applicability of the Geneva Convention to the Conflict in Afghanistan. (by Colin L. Powell, 01/26/2002) Read More...

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Human Rights First Blog - The Gonzales Confirmation Hearings

Human Rights First's Senior Associate for U.S. Law & Security Avi Cover commentary and analysis of the Gonzales Confirmation Hearings. (Human Rights First, 01/06/2005) Read More...

With US Help, Georgia Gets Its Cake And Eats It, Too

Georgia has made no secret of its desire to get on the fast track towards NATO membership. And Washington seems ready to take steps to hasten the departure of Russian troops and thus to ease Georgia'... Read More...

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